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“The connectedness of things is what the educator contemplates to the limit of his capacity. No human capacity is great enough to permit a vision of the world as simple, but if the educator does not aim at the vision no one else will, and the consequences are dire when no one does.” quote by Mark Van Doren
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“The connectedness of things is what the educator contemplates to the limit of his capacity. No human capacity is great enough to permit a vision of the world as simple, but if the educator does not aim at the vision no one else will, and the consequences are dire when no one does.”

Mark Van Doren

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Educators must strive to see the complex interconnections of the world, even if it exceeds human capacity, because without such vision the are suffers.

In simple terms: Teachers should aim for a broad, interconnected view.

Key Takeaway

Pursue deep insight despite difficulty.

Themes

education interconnectedness vision responsibility

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • curriculum design
  • policy making
  • teacher training
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

systems thinking holistic perspective cognitive limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can educators balance depth with accessibility?
  • What concrete steps can broaden systemic insight?
A Different Perspective

Vision may be too abstract for practical implementation.

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